Data Scientist

Job Description:
Working across our Lutterworth campus with one of the UK’s largest energy providers, the data scientist will be key in improving future forecasting both within operations as well as to provide an improved service to the customers nationwide fleet of field engineers. The data scientist will be key in driving the correct business decisions supporting the success of two warehouse sites & supply chain operation.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working with data both internally and from the customer to understand demand profiles for field requirements & returns.
  
• Exploring the use of AI & machine learning tools to support the transformation of both the logistical & warehousing areas of the business.
  
• Assist in the creation of reports to effectively measure success of all supply chain & warehouse processes and feedback into the operations teams.
  
• Support in the production of regular reporting streams for use within business reviews as well as producing adhoc reports when required.
  
• Work closely with business leadership to understand their needs and where data can help us to make better decisions.
  
• Attend monthly Account Review Meetings and report on current and delivered initiatives.
  Knowledge, Qualifications and Skill
  
• Educated to a minimum of A-Level standard or equivalent.
  
• Highly analytical with strong data management skills.
  
• Experience with a wide range of data management tools.
  
• Knowledge of supply chain and logistics industry.
  
• Experience in extracting data from Warehouse Management Systems.
  
• Previous experience in creating & automating detailed, granular & wide ranging forecasts
  
• Enthusiastic to create change.
  
• Keen interest in AI & Machine learning with the skills to implement them within our business.
  
• Project management skills.
  
• Understanding of Logistics / Warehouse fulfilment operations would be an advantage but is not essential.
  Experience
  
• Experience of using complex data sets to support the direction of travel in past business’
  
• Experience producing complex forecasts through detailed analysis.
  
• Proven ability to use data to tell a story to a variety of stake holders.
  
• Past experience with machine learning & AI extremely advantageous
  Competencies
  
• Continuous Improvement
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Attention to Detail
  
• Judgement and decision making
  
• Agile Thinking
  
• Customer focus
  
• Team working
  
• Planning & Organisation
  In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
  Your package will include:
  
  • Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
    
  • 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
    
  • Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
    
  • Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to:
    
    1. GP consultation and second opinions
       
    2. Mental health support
       
    3. Financial and Legal support
       
    4. Wellbeing and healthy living support
       
  • Employee referral scheme with financial reward
    
  • Cycle to work scheme
    
  • Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
    
  • Pass scheme (£100 to undertake training of your choice)
    At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
    Security Clearance Requirement
    Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.
    If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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